Draline Tong Herbs1002 Webster St.: People with a variety of maladies visit this herbal shop on the corner in search of relief. Standing behind a long counter and back dropped by a wall of wooden drawers filled with herbs and glass jars, herbalist Henry Lau and his staff listen carefully, then go to work. (510) 465-6544.

Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession, Special To The Chronicle

Draline Tong Herbs1002 Webster St.: People with a variety of...

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Alice Street Bakery Café251 10th St.: At the spacious and amicable Alice Street Bakery Café, stop in for a freshly-baked sweet or savory snack. Here, glass cases display airy slices of double layered chocolate mousse and lemon sponge cakes. Another case features Chinese buns including a pineapple custard version and one made with ham and eggs. (510) 858-5885, www.facebook.com/Alice.Street.Bakery.Cafe.

Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession, Special To The Chronicle

Alice Street Bakery Café251 10th St.: At the spacious and amicable...

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Mural at Lincoln Square Recreation Center261 11th St. (In Lincoln Square Park):Wander over to the rear wall of this community center to find a mural painted by LuQman. Against a background of gold, mountains and stalks of bamboo, the artist created a mystical world inhabited by dragons, peacocks with Monarch butterfly wings and pandas. (510) 238-7275, www2.oaklandnet.com.

Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession, Special To The Chronicle

Mural at Lincoln Square Recreation Center261 11th St. (In Lincoln...

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Chinese Presbyterian Church of Oakland265 Eighth St. What began as an English class evolved into a bible study group and eventually the Chinese Presbyterian Church of Oakland, among the oldest existing Asian churches in the area. In 1878, Presbyterian missionary Dr. Ira Condit assisted the founding members with its establishment. Sunday service: 9:45 a.m. (Cantonese); 11:15 a.m. (English). (510) 452-4963, www.oaklandcpc.pcusa.cc/

Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession, Special To The Chronicle

Chinese Presbyterian Church of Oakland265 Eighth St. What began as...

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Chong Long Market257 Eighth St.: Out front on the sidewalk of this small, tucked away shop, boxes contain fresh produce such as bananas, as well as dried goods. Inside the garage-like space, you'll find shelves lined with boxes of tea including Yunnan Pu-erh tea, Panda brand oyster-flavored sauce and more. (510) 763-3959.

Photo: Stephanie Wright Hession, Special To The Chronicle

Chong Long Market257 Eighth St.: Out front on the sidewalk of this...

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Chinese Garden ParkSeventh and Harrison streets: Traffic zooms past this park, featuring a building designed by architect and former Oakland City Council member Henry Chang Jr. One of the city's seven original squares, it was once known as Harrison Railroad Park when it contained the Southern Pacific Railroad steam locomotive 2467 and historic railroad cars. (510) 238-7275, www2.oaklandnet.com.

Chinatown, Oakland: The Oakland Chinatown StreetFest will commemorate the Year of the Horse with a two-day street party this weekend. The festivities include lion dancers, live bands and other performers taking to a pair of stages, while small businesses and community groups operate more than 200 booths offering a variety of Asian food and wares. Family activities include a petting zoo, and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will feature a cultural village.

1. Chinese Garden Park

Seventh and Harrison streets: Traffic zooms past this park, featuring a building designed by Henry Chang Jr. One of the city's seven original squares, it was once known as Harrison Railroad Park when it contained the Southern Pacific Railroad 2467 steam locomotive and historic railroad cars. (510) 238-7275.

3. Chinese Presbyterian Church

265 Eighth St.: What began as an English class evolved into a Bible study group and later the Chinese Presbyterian Church of Oakland, among the oldest existing Asian churches in the area. In 1878, Presbyterian missionary Ira Condit assisted the founding members with its establishment. (510) 452-4963. www.oaklandcpc.pcusa.cc.

4. Mural at Lincoln Square Recreation Center

250 10th St.: Wander over to the rear wall of this community center to find a mural painted by LuQman. Against a background of gold, mountains and stalks of bamboo, the artist created a mystical world inhabited by dragons, peacocks and pandas. (510) 238-7738. http://bit.ly/1qcJmXX.

6. Draline Tong Herbs

1002 Webster St.: People with a variety of maladies visit this herbal shop in search of relief. Standing behind a long counter and backdropped by a wall of wooden drawers filled with herbs and glass jars, herbalist Henry Lau and his staff listen carefully, then go to work. (510) 465-6544.

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Getting there

Public transit: Take BART to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station and exit onto 11th Street. Walk along Broadway toward Ninth Street for two blocks to reach the Oakland Chinatown StreetFest. www.bart.gov.

By car from S.F.: Take Interstate 80 east, exit onto Interstate 580 east and then merge onto Interstate 980 west. Exit at the 11th Street off-ramp and turn left on 11th Street.